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Parkinson's Foundation Launch Award

Parkinson's Foundation Launch Award

Offers advanced support for emerging Parkinson's disease investigators developing independent, high-impact scientific programs.

Between cyclesParkinson's FoundationUnited StatesGlobal

The Parkinson's Foundation Launch Award is a multi-year career transition grant providing up to USD 400,000 over up to four years to support researchers making the step from mentored postdoctoral training to independent Parkinson's disease investigation. The Parkinson's Foundation is a US 501(c)(3) formed in 2016 through the merger of the National Parkinson Foundation and the Parkinson's Disease F…

Up to $400,000 over four years supporting researchers 18 months to six years post-degree as they transition from mentored to independent Parkinson's disease research at institutions worldwide.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.parkinson.org